Sport Management, Minor
The sport management degree program at Slippery Rock University has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Education (COSMA) located in Arlington, Virginia, USA. In 2010, the Department of Sport Management was the first program in the US to be accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), and in 2017 was the first program to be re-accredited.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits
“Prerequisites will be waived provided minor requirements are taken in sequential order.”
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Sport Management Courses | ||
| SPMT 150 | Sport Management Practicum | 1 |
| SPMT 194 | Introduction to Sport Management 1 | 3 |
| SPMT 450 | Sport Management Internship 2 | 3 |
| SPMT 494 | Sport Management Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Select nine credits from the following courses: | 9 | |
| American Sport in the 21st Century | ||
| Sport Communication and Technology | ||
| Sport Management and Ethics | ||
| Diversity Issues in Sport Management | ||
| Sport Budgeting and Finance | ||
| Sport Marketing | ||
| Selling in the Sport Industry | ||
| Sport Fundraising and Event Management | ||
| Sport Law and Facilities | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
- 1
A grade of C or better must be earned in this course.
- 2
All courses must be completed in the minor prior to enrollment in the Internship.
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Minor in Sport Management (61C)
This program is effective as of Fall 2020.
Revised 08.25.20
UCC 03.05.20